Hunters may possess permits for two separate zones. Prior to 2009, the best option was to limit your hiking to sundays but now if where you hike is a wma you need to check the nj fish and wildlife list to make sure your park is ok. The 2016 black bear season was held during two segments. The new jersey division of fish and wildlife makes the following comments about deer hunting during hunting season. The october segment of the 2019 black bear hunt saw 255 black bears killed for the season, the second most since an archery season was instituted in. Deer season regulation sets new jersey hunting seasons. Weve also compiled a list of our top 10 no hunting hike areas in new york and new jersey. In the extended hunting season, hunters with valid bear hunt permits and hunting licenses are allowed to hunt bears using bow and arrows from oct. Segment a in october, with the first three days for archery only. A valid new jersey rifle and muzzleloader permit are required to hunt with a muzzleloader. New jersey bowhunters december 7, 2019 gotta love having a wife that loves the holiday season as much as i do, even cooler that she decorates my deer every year. General hunting regulations new jersey hunting seasons.
May 28, 2015 even if you dont shoot anything, hunting in new jersey offers a rewarding opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature. The exams linked below, however, are still valid to help students prepare for the written exams in the archery and firearms courses. The 201920 nj hunting and trapping digest is available on the divisions website in pdf format and on the publishers website in an interactive format. Nj bear hunt debate resumes as it gets underway on monday. Hunters can enjoy more than a hundred days of deer hunting, including seasons for bow, shotgun and muzzleloading rifle. Following are general dates for hunting season in new hampshire. The sale of wild birds and game animals, or parts thereof, is prohibited in new jersey with the following exceptions. If youre interested in learning more about hunting regulations in new jersey, visit the new jersey division of fish and wildlife website for more information on licenses, permits and best practices. Rank score year county of dmz hunter hometown harvest 1 170 18 20 cumberland 29 don ciancarelli salem 2. Black bear bowhunting season begins monday mahwah, nj patch.
Small game hunting in new jersey the official web site for. New jersey hunting seasons, 20192020 new jersey may be a small state, but it still offers plenty for resident and nonresident hunters who venture into its wilderness. Jul 07, 2017 lots of blood, sweat and tears in the process of harvesting big bucks. In addition, the bear hunt can be extended if objectives are not met after segment b in december. In the garden state, youll find a bounty of wildlife to hunt, including deer, wild turkey, black bears and small game. Its a special permit night hunting season from jan. He also thanked the united bow hunters of new jersey which he said played a strong role in getting a bowhunting season for black bears in the state. What an incredible deer and i cannot be more thankful for him. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Outdoor recreationists should be aware of hunting season schedules and areas where hunting is permitted when choosing where to explore in the greater new york metropolitan region. The youth season hunt usually falls in september bow and november firearm. New jersey is a community for all new jersey hunters, fisherman and other outdoor lovers.
There is no hunting on sunday in new jersey except for certain wildlife management areas and private lands. Bow hunters taking fewer bears than 2016 north jersey. Dates for hunting seasons are listed on the individual species pages. And, the states size doesnt mean its low on wildlife during the 20142015 deer season, hunters bagged more than 52,000 deer. I find bow hunting to be more sporting than rifle hunting. Outstanding deer program top ten lists thru 201718 season. General firearm season is usually in early to middecember. There are two segments to the new jersey black bear hunting season. Clever hunters is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Small game hunting in new jersey the official web site. During the six day firearm season and from january 4 through february 6, 2020 hunters who possess a park shotgun permit may elect to use either a shot gun or muzzleloader to hunt with in accordance with nj fish and wildlife season dates and laws. Controversial black bear bow hunt underway in north jersey. This allowed crossbows to become legal for use in any in any bow and arrow season as well as other types of hunting seasons for all species which allows the use of a bow and arrow.
A firearmonly bear hunting season will take place from dec. Turkey bow or shotgun, fall bow deer, winter bow deer, shotgun and muzzleloader deer. Print versions are available at division offices and at license agents. New jersey hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. See also take a kid hunting and general hunting regulations. Try archery talk or nj hunter if youre looking for an inexpensive used compound steph also, go to one of the local stores and have them measure your draw length.
Besides privately owned lands open to hunting and commercial hunting compounds, the state offers 500,000 acres of public open space alive with game, and more than 100 days of openseason hunting for deer, among other game. Buck permit deadline extended to monday, november 4 deer permits on sale permits available at license agents and online. Oct 11, 2019 nj bear hunt debate resumes as sportsmen, activists get ready for new season on monday. Small game hunting in new jersey provides hours of recreation afield every hunting season. Select a category to find specific season dates, unit maps and other hunting information. Oct, 2017 bow hunters taking fewer bears than 2016. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of.
Rank score year county of dmz hunter hometown harvest 1 170 18 20 cumberland 29 don ciancarelli salem 2 160 08 2016 somerset 12 michael carr flemington. A complete summary of season dates and bag limits is provided in the nh hunting and trapping digest, published each year in august. Small game hunting regulations regulations in red are new this year. Hunting seasons 201920 new yorknew jersey trail conference. Any person proposing to engage in deer hunting within the borders of the 8 shall first obtain a permit from the police department of. A second bear season was added in october, first 3 days archery, second 3 days archerymuzzleloader.
The state estimates there are 3,000 black bears in new jersey. The seasons range from september thru late january. Nj bear hunt debate resumes as sportsmen, activists get ready for new season on monday. I know you need the license to hunt with a bow but do you need a permit to own a bow. From abundant native populations of rabbit and squirrel to elusive ruffed grouse, there are ample opportunities for sportsmen and women to enjoy the pursuit of game. The special statewide youth turkey hunting day is saturday, april 23, 2016. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. Publishers online 201920 hunting and trapping digest. Summaries of the harvest by bear hunting zone and county are provided below. For the second year in a row, phil murphy has banned. Griggstown grasslands preserve and negrinepote grasslands preserve will be closed to the public monday saturday during firearm season december 9, 2019 february 15, 2020. A current and valid hunting license bow and arrow, firearm or allaround sportsman is required to pursue any small game species. More than 200 bears killed on 1st day of 2016 hunt.
Contains news, events, chat, photos, members, joining information, contacts and links. In segment a october use of bow or firearm is dependent on the day a person is hunting. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb. Weve also compiled a list of our top 10 nohunting hike areas in new york and new jersey. Black bear bowhunting season begins monday mahwah, nj. Any deer harvested by a qualified youth hunter accompanied by a similarly licensed, nonshooting adult mentor is not included as part of the bag limit for the fall bow or sixday firearm season.
View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. A there is one season but it is broken into two periods. Oct 10, 2016 controversial black bear bow hunt underway in north jersey. Report a deer harvest harvest reporting on a smart phone pdf, 4. Each year approximately 50,000 pheasants are stocked on division wildlife management. The old man used to say that the best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back. Find details on the 201920 hunting seasons in new york and new jersey below. While new jersey isnt the first state to pop into a deer hunters mind, it does offer some quality hunting if you can secure. Go pro bow hunting 2016 2017 new jersey hunting season rwayoutdoors duration. The new jersey fish and game council eliminated the prohibition on all draw holding and draw locking devices and included crossbows within its definition in 2012. There is no hunting or trapping season for bobcat, fisher, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, sandhill crane and king rail in new jersey. Permits are valid for the entire season segments a and b.
Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. Check the hunting guide and the state dnrs website to confirm. But before you head out with a gun, be sure to be safe and hunt in a legal way. For the second year in a row, phil murphy has banned hunters from taking black bears on state lands during.
A new jersey official says 146 bears were killed during the first day of new jerseys expanded black bear hunt. In addition, some of the best waterfowl hunting on the east coast is found in the garden state. Permits shall only be issued to individuals possessing a valid new jersey state deer bow hunting permit, and shall be limited to no more than twenty 20 permits per day. Visit our main hunting page for general information. New jersey deer hunting guided, unguided, hunting club. Hunting, fishing, classifieds, pictures and general banter.
Lots of blood, sweat and tears in the process of harvesting big bucks. The 201920 nj hunting and trapping digest is available on the divisions website in pdf format and on the publishers website. Oct 21, 2019 the october segment of the 2019 black bear hunt saw 255 black bears killed for the season, the second most since an archery season was instituted in 2016, according to figures posted sunday by the. Outofstate residents only can request a print copy by emailing. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. Deer bow hunting season at double trouble runs through jan. More specific information on the exact season dates and regulations can be found at the link below. Going into friday, hunters had taken 151 bears, compared to 432 over the first. Mar 06, 2015 beginning in 2016, new jersey would add a sixday black bear season in october, with three of those days dedicated to bow hunting and the other three days for hunting with bows and muzzleloaders. Upon completion of the nj hunter education program students are encouraged to take the appropriate practice exams prior to. This page has not been updated since the shotgun and riflemuzzleloader courses were combined into the new firearms course in 2014.
Oct 08, 2017 community corner black bear bow hunting season begins monday bows and arrows can be used in the sixday hunt for the second consecutive year. With hundreds of miles of ocean and bayshore coastline, coastal and inland wetlands, small ponds and large lakes, new jersey hosts an enormous variety of waterfowl species. Bow hunters bag 255 bears news new jersey herald newton, nj. No bear hunting on state forests, parks, recreation areas and natural areas, and wildlife management areas. Segment b is for firearms only and is held concurrently with the sixday firearm deer season in december. The black bear harvest for the fall bow hunt is way down compared to 2016.